Lucien Le Moine is a haute-couture trader/farmer maison created by Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin, a Lebanese couple. After the husband spent some time in a monastery and a first attempt at the art of making wine, then embarked on enology studies, he created his structure in 1999 to offer wine from the finest terroirs. The name of the maison comes from the nickname that his friends gave him as a result of his education in the Cistercian cloister: "Le Moine", the Monk. Lucien was the name given to him by the monks. Today, he produces 38 different crus, ranging from village wines to grand crus. The vinification and élevage are very precise and well done, as delicately and naturally as possible. A must-see.

The Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens comes from a climat divided into two parts: Les Rugiens Bas and Les Rugiens Hauts, covering a total area of about 12 hectares. The soils here are rich in clay and limestone, promoting great concentration and complexity in the wines. Manual harvests ensure the integrity of the grapes. The vinification process is low-intervention, favouring fermentation in oak barrels, often new, to impart a subtle wood influence without overshadowing the terroir’s character. This includes a long fermentation and extended ageing of 18 to 24 months in barrels. The juice bottled without filtration to preserve its purity and structure.
This nectar reveals complex and elegant aromas, combining notes of ripe black fruit, cherry, damp earth, truffle and sweet spices. On the palate, it stands out with a well-balanced tannic power, great depth, and a persistent finish.